The Retirement Thread

[BoldonLad]

Well, I have had the visits from four daughters, the well wishes from one son (who is currently in North Sea on a ship), and, I have cards, bottles of wine and various other "goodies" for Fathers Day.

Thank god they have all gone home now, and I can have a peaceful evening.

Have I turned into an ungrateful, grumpy old git?

I hope, the answer is yes, or, better still "what do you mean, turned into, you always were"

 

[Dirk]

I haven't got any kids.......

 

[ColinJ]

Ooh, late message from my stepdaughter. She had forgotten it was (S!)FD so no card this time, email instead. She is going to renew my Eurosport subscription for me when it runs out in the autumn!

 

[12boy]

A fun ride today on the piglet. A short nap and then out to the bike shed for more picking up. Lots to do yet but I actually could see worksurfaces in the bike shed after tidying up. Yesterday I sorted out the many chainrings and crank arms I have in a bin. In this process I found a cherry Sugino RD2 double which is my all time fave crankset and which I didn't know I had, and a B17, too. Today I found a bunch of metric Allens and bored out a block of wood to fit them in groups by size. We shined on the fish hatchery today in favor of tomorrow, which was good because we are getting the first rain for weeks.
Rain or not, in a bit I will fire up my gas grill and cook some Bavette steaks, which along with a salad made fron our garden and some twice baked potatoes will be the FD dinner. A shot of the piglet enclosed. She is heavy but rides sweet and I ride for exercise anyway.

 

[classic33]

A fun ride today on the piglet. A short nap and then out to the bike shed for more picking up. Lots to do yet but I actually could see worksurfaces in the bike shed after tidying up. Yesterday I sorted out the many chainrings and crank arms I have in a bin. In this process I found a cherry Sugino RD2 double which is my all time fave crankset and which I didn't know I had, and a B17, too. Today I found a bunch of metric Allens and bored out a block of wood to fit them in groups by size. We shined on the fish hatchery today in favor of tomorrow, which was good because we are getting the first rain for weeks.
Rain or not, in a bit I will fire up my gas grill and cook some Bavette steaks, which along with a salad made fron our garden and some twice baked potatoes will be the FD dinner. A shot of the piglet enclosed. She is heavy but rides sweet and I ride for exercise anyway.

Are they any easier control than a horse, being that much smaller.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Happy Summer Solstice. I might walk up to the Loch Turret Dam and hope for a sunrise but it’s pretty overcast so probably little chance.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

And today is the summer solstice, the longest day. Downhill to winter!

 

[PaulSB]

Good day. Only @Mo1959 and me around so far? I slept till 5.30, this is a VERY good thing. Cool, cloudy and still.

Heading out for what I'm told is going to be a short sharp blast. Another clothing dilemma. Do I wear the same jacket as yesterday and people think I haven't washed it? I have but you know how people are!!!! 😂😂

Weeding on the allotment later.

Yesterday I was talked in to a cycling challenge. C2C in a day. A 126 mile route from Morecambe to Robin Hood's Bay has been devised. One day I'll learn that when chatting with friends it's not a good idea to respond encouragingly and in an interested fashion with "Oooh that sounds like fun!" 😭🤣😭

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, no broadband this morning, I'm using the phone.

 

[BoldonLad]

Morning. Happy Summer Solstice. I might walk up to the Loch Turret Dam and hope for a sunrise but it’s pretty overcast so probably little chance.

Yes, cool, overcast and raining here. Mid Summer!

 

[Paulus]

Good morning everyone.
The Druids at Stonehenge aren't going to see much of a sunrise this morning.
More rain forecast for today at least the tomato plants are now growing at a good rate.
I will be out on the bike later with a stop at the local grocers for some essentials.
Dog walking and all the normal stuff to do before watching one of the games on the telly box this evening.
Another busy day in paradise.
Stay safe everyone

 

[BoldonLad]

I have risen!

And today is the summer solstice, the longest day. Downhill to winter!

and... on that happy note ...

 

[BoldonLad]

...........

Yesterday I was talked in to a cycling challenge. C2C in a day. A 126 mile route from Morecambe to Robin Hood's Bay has been devised. One day I'll learn that when chatting with friends it's not a good idea to respond encouragingly and in an interested fashion with "Oooh that sounds like fun!" 😭🤣😭

Yes, indeed. Several years ago, on New Years Eve, after a drink or two, I was chatting to my Brother-in-Law (a keen hill walker). He was enthusing about how enjoyable it would be to walk up Helvelyn on New Year's Day.

Being a pleasant, I agreed with him.

Early next morning, New Years Day, he arrived at our house, all ready to go....

I must admit, it was pleasant, after my hang-over had subsided

 

[Dave7]

I haven't got any kids.......

You don't know what you are missing.
So much pleasure and absolutely NO heartache.
On second thoughts

 

[Dave7]

A fun ride today on the piglet. A short nap and then out to the bike shed for more picking up. Lots to do yet but I actually could see worksurfaces in the bike shed after tidying up. Yesterday I sorted out the many chainrings and crank arms I have in a bin. In this process I found a cherry Sugino RD2 double which is my all time fave crankset and which I didn't know I had, and a B17, too. Today I found a bunch of metric Allens and bored out a block of wood to fit them in groups by size. We shined on the fish hatchery today in favor of tomorrow, which was good because we are getting the first rain for weeks.
Rain or not, in a bit I will fire up my gas grill and cook some Bavette steaks, which along with a salad made fron our garden and some twice baked potatoes will be the FD dinner. A shot of the piglet enclosed. She is heavy but rides sweet and I ride for exercise anyway.

Daft questions but
1. What is a twice baked potato
2. Why? Why not just bake it once ?